andrew liles: first monster last monster always monster

"There are a number of records that I sentimentalise, rightly or wrongly, regardless of their musical importance or wider artistic significance. They mark transitions in my personal or emotional life, or they are simply a soundtrack to a moment locked in time. 30 years ago, on my 16th birthday on March 11th 1985 one such 'personal' album was released. The Sisters of Mercy L.P. First and Last and Always. 30 years later to the exact day I release my version of First and Last and Always as First Monster Last Monster Always Monster. Another instalment in the Monster set of releases. First Monster Last Monster Always Monster is an instrumental, electronic adaptation of the entire Sisters album. My version to some may be a travesty, deemed a novelty recording, even considered sacrilege by others, the devil may care but I don't mind, those opinions do not concern me. This is my heartfelt homage to a moment in time and a wonderful album." --Andrew Liles